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A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

A sudden shift: ICE arrests drop nearly 12% after Minneapolis killings and immigration shake-up

At the peak of the crackdown, carloads of masked immigration officers were a common sight in the streets of Minneapolis, while thousands of people were being arrested every week in Texas, Florida and California
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US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks

By Saad Sayeed, Ariba Shahid and Steve Holland ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran receded as a new week began, with talks aimed at ending the two-month conflict at a standstill and both Tehran and Washington showing little
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President Trump Hosts Controversial Cryptocurrency Conference at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump Hosts Controversial Cryptocurrency Conference at Mar-a-Lago

President Trump is hosting a cryptocurrency conference at his Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, which has drawn scrutiny from Democratic senators. The event, described as an exclusive crypto and business conference, is open to the top holders of the $TRUMP meme coin, a cryptocurrency named in Trump's honor. The conference features a gala luncheon with Trump as the keynote speaker and includes notable figures such as boxer Mike Tyson and motivational speaker Tony Robbins. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren, Adam Schiff, and Richard Blumenthal have questioned Trump's involvement in the event, citing potential conflicts of interest. Trump and the creators of the $TRUMP coin reportedly earn transaction fees from trades of the cryptocurrency.
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What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs

What to know about the fight over whether New York should lose $74M for not revoking immigrant CDLs

New York filed a lawsuit Friday to challenge the federal Transportation Department’s decision to withhold nearly $74 million in highway money because the state refused to revoke nearly 33,000 questionable commercial driver’s licenses for immigrants since an audit uncovered problems last year
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President Trump Halts US Delegation's Pakistan Visit Amid Iran Negotiation Challenges

President Trump Halts US Delegation's Pakistan Visit Amid Iran Negotiation Challenges

President Trump has abruptly canceled a US delegation's trip to Pakistan, which was aimed at advancing peace talks with Iran. This decision follows a lack of progress in negotiations, as Iran has not met US criteria regarding its nuclear program and leadership clarity. Despite some perceived progress, the US remains concerned about internal divisions within Iran's regime, which hinder a unified negotiating stance. The cancellation reflects a strategic decision by President Trump, who cited the lengthy travel time and low likelihood of a breakthrough as factors. The US continues to hold a strong position, with President Trump asserting that the US has leverage over Iran.
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Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents' dinner, US official says

Trump was likely target of shooting at White House correspondents' dinner, US official says

By Bo Erickson, Nandita Bose, Jana Winter and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and officials in his administration were the likely targets of a suspect who fired on a security agent guarding the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, U.S.
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Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident. But will it last?

President Donald Trump is calling for unity after what he says he feels was a third assassination attempt
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Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would continue to provide humanitarian aid to the Communist‑run island republic, rejecting what it described as blackmail and threats from Washington. U.S.
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Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says

Trump to deliver remarks to crypto conference on Saturday, White House says

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver remarks to a cryptocurrency conference on Saturday in Palm Beach, Florida, the White House said late on Thursday.
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Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power

Trump portrays shooting as proof of his presidency's power

By Jacob Bogage and Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's tuxedo still looked freshly pressed when he stepped to the White House podium Saturday night, barely an hour after the latest apparent attempt on his life.
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Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Cuban diplomat denies that releasing political prisoners is part of US negotiations

Havana won't abide by any American “ultimatums” to release political prisoners as part of new talks
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Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

Trump considers a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell carrier

President Donald Trump says he is weighing a taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines and would aim to resell the troubled carrier after oil prices drop